MLA Format I
What are the four components of an MLA heading?
writer's name, professor's name, course, date
What is the MLA paper margin size?
one inch
What are the three components of a well-written essay introductory paragraph/introduction?
hook, background information, thesis
What is an MLA in-text citation?
with in the essay; usually includes author's last name and page number in parentheses
What is the mascot of Collin College?
Cougars
What are the two components of a header?
writer's last name and page number
True or False:
Double-space between the essay title and the first line of the essay's introductory paragraph.
True! Double-space between the essay title and the first line of the essay's introductory paragraph.
What are three recommended types of hooks for an introduction, and what is Prof K's favorite hook?
story/anecdote, statistics/data, quotation
Prof K's favorite hook = story/anecdote (which could always be followed by statistics and quotes!)
What is a Works Cited page?
In MLA format, it is a list of references used in the essay.
How many campuses does Collin College have?
11+ physical campuses plus iCollin, an online campus
What are the font type, font size, and spacing in MLA format?
Times New Roman, size 12, double-spacing
True or False:
The first line of each new paragraph in an essay should be indented approximately one-half inch from the left margin by hitting "Tab" on the keyboard.
True!
The first line of each new paragraph in an essay should be indented approximately one-half inch from the left margin by hitting "Tab" on the keyboard.
What is the minimum number of sentences in a well-written college-level essay body paragraph?
11+
True or False: A Works Cited page entry is not required to have at least one corresponding in-text citation within the essay.
False! All Works Cited entries must correspond to at least one in-text citation.
What are two of the ways to make a Writing Center appointment?
Walk in, online, call
How is the title typed in MLA format?
Nothing special! No bolding, underlining, enlarging...
True or False: A paraphrase of researched material does not need an in-text citation.
False! All paraphrases must be cited.
What are the two required parts of a concluding paragraph in an essay?
reiteration of the thesis and general closing remarks
What is a block quote? Give two of the directions for creating a block quote.
A block quote is for 4+ lines of text. It is double-indented. It does not include quotation marks.
What are two of the ways to contact a librarian with a research question?
call, email, text/live chat, visit the library
If there is no known author for a source, what does the essay writer place in the in-text citation for that source?
the first few important words of the title of the source
True or False:
If a source has three or more authors, an essay writer may refer in the in-text citation to the last name of the first author mentioned and follow that last name with et al.
True!
If a source has three or more authors, an essay writer may refer in the in-text citation to the last name of the first author mentioned and follow that last name with et al.
Why should a body paragraph never end in a quote/citation?
Quotes must be explained.
Body paragraphs must end with a summary sentence.
What is a hanging indent and where is it located?
A hanging indent is a double-indent for the second and subsequent lines of a Works Cited page entry.
What is the annual enrollment at Collin College (approximate)?
approximately 56,000 - 58,000 students